Magic: The Gathering

Nemata, Grove Guardian

The List PLS-85 • rare

Set: The List
Collector number: PLS-85
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana green mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: John Avon
Market price: $0.42

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$0.42market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$0.41 – $0.46 over the tracked period

$0.42Aug 7, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

Originally appearing in the *Planeshift* set, Nemata, Grove Guardian is a notable representative of the Saproling-themed strategies that defined green decks during that era of Magic: The Gathering. Collectors often prize this card for its iconic artwork by John Avon, whose landscape illustrations are some of the most sought-after in the game's history.

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What it does

2 generic mana green mana: Create a 1/1 green Saproling creature token.

Sacrifice a Saproling: Saproling creatures get +1/+1 until end of turn.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Nemata, Grove Guardian was originally introduced in the 2001 Magic: The Gathering set Planeshift, the second installment of the Invasion block. Designed to emphasize the set's focus on multicolored mechanics and domain-based strategies, the card features the iconic artwork of John Avon, a celebrated illustrator known for his lush, vibrant landscape depictions that define the aesthetic of many Magic cards from that era.

The card was later included in 'The List,' a curated collection of reprints appearing in Set Boosters starting in 2020. This initiative allowed players to encounter influential cards from throughout the game's history in modern packs. Nemata is highly regarded by players for its ability to create Saproling tokens, serving as a staple centerpiece for green-aligned decks centered on token synergies and mana ramp.

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Nemata, Grove GuardianCommander Masters · #307 · uncommon$0.31

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